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Re: [ST] 12k Service...
- Subject: Re: [ST] 12k Service...
- From: George K <gkeslin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:49:04 -0600
The cost of gaskets will kill you! I picked up the cam cover gasket,
the spark plug well gaskets (3), and an oil filter a couple of weeks and
with tax it was around $82. If they used the Triumph Mobil 1 oil,
that'll cost a bundle too. I use Amzoil 10w-40 in mine. When I
replaced some of the shims at my 12,000 mile service I think I paid ~$7
a shim. That's why I try to do as much as possible on my own. Of
course you have to have the time and tools........
George
Dan Wetherington wrote:
> So I had the dealer do the 12k service, and just got off the phone with
> them. Valves checked out ok, needs new coolant, brake fluid, front pads
> are at 25%, back pads are fine. The service guy tried to get me to
> replace the chain, but said the sprockets looked ok. So everything
> sounds good...
>
> Total, with parts and labor (including flushing and replacing coolant
> and brake fluid):
>
> $885
>
> gulp
>
> What the hell cost that much?!? I understand that shop labor rates are
> high, and the time for the service is 5 hrs. But that doesn't even
> account for half of the bill! I guess you can factor in the "black
> gold" and filter for another $75-80, but that still only puts you at
> $400! I'ma hafta go have a talk with them boys and look over their
> mathematics, I think...
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